Tracking Corporate Lobbying Influence on Human Rights Legislations

Social LobbyMap is a data-driven platform that analyses how companies and trade associations shape laws and policies.


We aim to encourage political engagement that supports human rights.

What Is Social LobbyMap?

A Tool for Transparency and Accountability

Social LobbyMap monitors corporate lobbying activities that influence human rights regulations worldwide.
 We analyse how companies and trade associations engage with policymakers — and what it means for supply chains, workers, and communities.

We help investors, researchers and civil society organisations follow the influence.

Disclaimer

NS (Not Scored) and No Evidence indicate that no relevant evidence was found for an indicator and, in the case of a Relationship Score, means no trade association relationships have yet been identified for a given company. NA (Not Applicable) indicates a score cannot be assigned and is mainly used for Relationship Score on trade association profiles, as trade associations are never assigned a Relationship score. All information presented on this platform is based on publicly available data and third-party sources. We inform all entities about their inclusion in our research ahead of updating the database. We also share the research findings—including their scores, excerpts used, and researcher explanation—and invite them to comment, provide additional material, and provide feedback prior to publication. While we strive for accuracy, the content may not reflect the full scope of a company’s activities or positions. This profile is not an endorsement or an accusation. For any corrections and to provide additional materials, please contact us at social.lobbymap@eirisfoundation.org. For the full disclaimer, click here

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Name
Country
Type
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Human Rights Due Diligence
Remedy
Value Chain Human Rights Due Diligence
Stakeholder Engagement
Acciona Energia
A-
75
90
91
88
88
100
Allianz SE
Anglo American
AngloGold Ashanti
Antofagasta
Antwerp World Diamond Centre (AWDC)

Why Engagement Matters

How We Track Corporate Influence on Human Rights Legislations

Behind every policy decision, there are actors shaping outcomes. Social LobbyMap reveals the role of companies and trade associations in influencing human rights policies globally. We analyse both what they say and what they do to promote or block stronger protections for workers, communities, and ecosystems.

We Measure Engagement

We assess corporate lobbying using nine key indicators aligned with international frameworks like the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights and ILO core labour standards. These indicators evaluate how businesses and trade associations shape human rights policies, ESG compliance, and supply chain transparency.

Social LobbyMap’s initial research covers sectors identified through research and stakeholder consultation as being relevant drivers of corporate political influence. We further chose to cover the companies engaged through the PRI Advance Initiative. We identified the focus sectors as:
 
  • Companies engaged through the PRI Advance Initiative who are in the renewable and mining sectors.
 
  • Entities in the Finance, Apparel, and Food and Beverage sector
 
  • Trade associations, both cross sectoral and in the sectors mentioned above. 
 
However, in order to fully capture corporate positions and influence on specific policy debates, we may also add entities that are outside these sectors where their involvement is relevant to the policy debate being assessed.
We categorise companies and trade associations based on their lobbying behaviour on human rights and ESG regulations. The rating system for assessments of an evidence item ranges from –2 (Opposition) to +2 (Strong Support) as seen in the picture. The final scores received are calculated scores based on assessments which are expressed as a percentage of 0% to 100%. These include:
 
  • Organisation Score: how supportive or obstructive an entity’s direct engagement is towards a social policy. A score of 0% indicates full opposition, and a score of 100% indicates full support.
 
  • Relationship Score: how supportive or obstructive a company’s trade associations are towards social policy. Not all companies are assigned a Relationship Score, as the research has not yet identified relevant trade association links for some companies. Trade associations are not assigned a Relationship Score.
 
  • Total Score: For companies a combined score from both the Organisation Score and the Relationship Score. Where there is no Organisation Score the Total Score is based on the Relationship Score alone. Where there is no Relationship Score this score is representative of their Organisation Score alone. 
 
The Performance Band is a letter grading system for simplified classification which translates the Total score into a letter grading system which ranges from A+ (95-100%) to F (scores below 25%). Please refer to our methodology for more information.

Theme 1: Human Rights Due Diligence

How businesses identify, prevent, and address human rights risks.

Theme 2: Remedy

Ensures companies remediate human rights harms and provide access to justice for victims.

Theme 3: Supply Chain Responsibility

Ensures companies monitor human rights risks across their value chains, including suppliers.

Theme 4: Stakeholder Engagement

Measures how companies involve stakeholders in decision-making and human rights risk management.

Theme 5: Freedom of Association and Collective Bargaining​

Ensures workers have the right to form unions and engage in collective bargaining without retaliation.

Theme 6: Forced Labour​

Prevents forced labor, including modern slavery and human trafficking, across operations and supply chains

Theme 7: Child Labour​

Ensures that child labor is prohibited and minimum age standards are enforced.

Theme 8: Discrimination​

Prohibits discrimination in the workplace, promoting equal opportunity for all employees.

Theme 9: Health and Safety​

Ensures the protection of workers’ health and safety, minimizing risks and providing safe working conditions.

+2

Strongly Supporting

Actively lobbies for stronger regulations and 
stricter enforcement.

+1

Supporting

Expresses support but takes minimal action to push for stronger policies.

0

No/Mixed Position

Holds an inconsistent stance, supporting
some aspects while opposing others.

-1

Not Supporting

Works to weaken or delay legislation, 
advocating for lower standards.

-2

Opposing

Actively lobbies against regulation, 
pushing for voluntary or weaker rules.

Social LobbyMap’s work is designed to benefit a broad community of stakeholders who care about sustainable business and human rights. Key groups we have engaged with, and who will benefit from our research include:

Investors seeking to manage ESG risks

We provide actionable insights that help investors evaluate the alignment between companies’ commitments and their lobbying activities. This allows responsible investors to manage exposure to social, environmental, and governance risks, and to make informed decisions that reflect their values and fiduciary responsibilities.

Businesses looking to ensure alignment with best practices and consistency across their operations

Our data helps leading companies to demonstrate integrity and transparency and encourages alignment between various departments. It also helps companies track and understand their trade associations’ positions. 

Advocates and Civil Society pushing for transparency and justice

We empower civil society organisations, campaigners, and community advocates to hold companies accountable for their lobbying practices. By exposing who supports or undermines human rights and sustainability policies, Social LobbyMap strengthens advocacy for stronger protections and fairer policies worldwide.

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